Podcasts about Be Well

What are you taking in each day—and are you giving yourself the nourishment you truly need?In Episode 3 of Emotions & Healing, Dr. Michelle Greenwell welcomes Kate Montgomery, HHP, ND, and Denise Cambiotti, HCD, CIH BioEW, to explore the Earth Element through the wisdom of the Five Element Theory, Touch for Health, and the BioEnergetic Wellness Formula.The Stomach and Spleen meridians do much more than digest food. They help us process experiences, build resilience, strengthen immunity, and transform emotional overwhelm into grounded compassion. When the Earth Element is out of balance, we may become overly critical, worried, depleted, or feel responsible for everyone else's wellbeing while neglecting our own.Together we explore:

Trauma changes us—but it does not define us.In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Michelle Greenwell welcomes internationally recognized author and self-help expert Faust Ruggiero, M.S. to explore the many faces of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the path toward healing.Drawing from over forty years of professional experience and his  book, "The Fix Your PTSD Handbook", Faust explains how trauma affects the body, mind, and emotions, why PTSD exists on a spectrum rather than as a single diagnosis, and what practical steps can help people begin reconnecting with themselves and others.Together, they explore:

Send us Fan MailGuests: Dr. Amy Nunn, CEO, Rhode Island Public Health InstituteChris Buchanan Director of Public Affairs and State and Local Government Relations with Walmart Stores, IncIn this episode, we explore the innovative Eat Well, Be Well program in Rhode Island, which successfully leverages public-private partnerships to promote healthy eating among SNAP recipients. Discover how automating incentives at checkout can increase fruit and vegetable consumption, and the potential for these strategies to scale into other areas of health and wellbeing.Main Topics:The origin and goals of the Eat Well, Be Well initiativeHow the program doubles the value of SNAP benefits for produce in retail locationsThe seamless, no-signup approach that simplifies access to healthy foodsThe role of technology in efficient program administrationData and impact: how the program benefits thousands of Rhode IslandersStrategies for scaling similar incentive models to broader health behaviorsFuture expansion possibilities beyond produce, including active lifestylesThe importance of cross-sector collaboration in shaping healthier communitiesTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guests00:16 - Guest introductions: Chris Buchanan and Dr. Amy Nunn01:04 - The purpose and history of the Eat Well, Be Well program01:33 - How the program supports affordability of healthy foods for SNAP recipients02:10 - Program funding sources and extension through COVID relief dollars02:55 - Walmart's involvement: why they joined the pilot program03:27 - Making healthy shopping affordable and practical03:57 - Seamless incentive application at checkout05:11 - Behind the scenes logistics of integrating the program into retailer systems06:52 - Advice for retailers interested in adopting similar models09:00 - Evaluation results and program impact on Rhode Island households09:36 - Reaching vulnerable populations: children and the elderly11:43 - The potential for expanding incentives to other health behaviors and products12:19 - The concept of behavioral economics in promoting healthy choices13:21 - The possibility of broader incentive programs across health and activity sectors15:00 - Creative ideas for encouraging physical activity through retail and community efforts16:18 - The importance of partnership among government, private sector, and public health16:35 - The scalability of incentive programs and future opportunities17:21 - Final thoughts on collaborative efforts driving community health improvements18:07 - Closing remarksSupport the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

How do joy, love, passion, and emotional connection influence your health?In Episode 2 of Emotions & Healing, Dr. Michelle Greenwell welcomes Kate Montgomery, HHP, ND, and Denise Cambiotti, HCD, CIH BioEW, as they explore the Fire Element through the wisdom of the Five Element Theory, Touch for Health, and the BioEnergetic Wellness Formula.The Heart and Small Intestine meridians do far more than support circulation and digestion—they influence our ability to experience joy, develop meaningful relationships, make clear decisions, and remain emotionally resilient. When these systems become imbalanced, we may experience burnout, scattered thinking, emotional overwhelm, sleep disturbances, digestive challenges, or a loss of passion for the things we once loved.Together we explore:❤️ The Fire Element and its role in emotional wellbeing❤️ The Heart and Small Intestine meridians❤️ Joy, love, passion, and emotional discernment❤️ How emotional balance influences memory, focus, and relationships❤️ Why burnout is often a sign of energetic imbalance❤️ Simple Touch for Health tools that support heart-centered wellbeing❤️ Practical strategies for restoring vitality and emotional resilienceTea with IntentionsToday's featured blend from the Cape Breton Tea Company is **Apple Passion**, a heart-centered tea selected to support the Fire Element.Featured herbs include:Cinnamon – inspiring courage, warmth, vitality, and joyful action.Cloves – supporting emotional strength, integrity, and heart coherence.Vanilla – inviting harmony, kindness, and the gentle reminder that joy can be received as well as created.Affirmation: "I embrace the opportunities that I have been given and allow them to bring joy to my life."Prepare your favourite cup of tea, take a deep breath, and join us as we explore how cultivating joy can transform both body and mind.Continue Your Wellness JourneyContact Denise through www.muscletuners.caContact Kate through katemontgomery@me.comExperience the Artfilled Wellness RetreatLearn Touch for Health Level 1Discover the Movement Mastery ProgramExplore courses, podcasts, wellness resources, and events through the Greenwell Center for Holistic Health.If this episode inspired you, please:

In the series finale of The Weight of the Chair, Tanya Engesether casts a clear, specific, and deeply honest picture of what changes when a leader has done the inner work — the honest, countercultural, body-and-soul-and-spirit work of tending to herself that this series has been describing. Not theory. Not aspiration. What actually becomes different. The presence that comes when the nervous system is no longer running a continuous background threat assessment. The ability to receive feedback without it becoming a verdict on personhood. The limits set with honesty rather than apology. The groundedness that stays when the emotional temperature in the room rises. The leading from overflow rather than from the bottom of the tank. And beyond the leadership — what changes in the relationship with the team, with the self, and with God. The faith that becomes sturdy rather than performed. The quality of prayer that shifts when the whole self shows up rather than the managed version. The peace that guards rather than the peace that depends on outcomes. This is not a destination. It is a direction. And Tanya names that honestly too — because the work is ongoing, the returning is ongoing, and what changes is not that the hard things stop. What changes is the baseline you come back to between them. Key Takeaway The work does not produce a life without difficulty. It produces a different quality of life within it. A different baseline to return to between the hard things. More presence, more honesty, more groundedness, more genuine usefulness to the people you lead and the God you serve. That is what is available on the other side. And it is worth every difficult step of getting there. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Discover how caregiving can become a journey of resilience, connection, and hope.In this heartfelt episode of 'Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell', I welcome Sandy Andress, author of 'Caregiver's Guide', to share her deeply personal journey of caring for two of her siblings and how that experience inspired a faith-based book and workshop designed to support caregivers.Together, we explore how caregiving can be more than simply managing responsibilities. It can become an opportunity to strengthen relationships, nurture your own wellbeing, and discover practical ways to continue thriving while supporting someone you love.As part of every podcast, we also create an experience of rejuvenation using the 'BioEnergetic Wellness Formula.' During this episode, you'll be guided through two simple wellness tools you can use immediately:Emotional Stress Release (ESR) – to calm the mind, ease emotional stress, and create space for new solutions.Cook's Hook-Ups – to encourage relaxation, improve communication, support restful sleep, ease tension, and foster a deeper connection with yourself and those you care for.Before our conversation, we also share a mindful tea ritual featuring '1897 GenerosiTEA' from the Cape Breton Tea Company. Together. we explore the spiritual essence of blueberry and currant and reflect on how compassion differs from sympathy and empathy. True generosity comes from a place of renewal, allowing us to give without becoming depleted.In this episode you'll discover:• How Sandy's caregiving journey inspired her faith-based book and workshop.• Why healthy relationships are at the heart of effective caregiving.• Practical communication strategies for caregivers and healthcare teams.• Ways to care for yourself while caring for someone you love.• How small moments of awareness can transform the caregiving experience.• Two simple BioEnergetic Wellness tools you can begin using today.Whether you are currently a caregiver, anticipate becoming one, support someone in that role, or simply want to build stronger, more compassionate relationships, this conversation offers practical guidance, encouragement, and hope.ResourcesLearn more about Sandy Andress, 'Caregiver's Guide,' and her upcoming workshop: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EadfD3D5F/pathofcourage26@gmail.com Discover the Cape Breton Tea Company and '1897 GenerosiTEA' at www.capebretontea.caExplore more wellness resources, online courses, retreats, and podcasts at Greenwell Center for Holistic Health:www.greenwellcenter.comIf this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share so more caregivers can discover these practical tools and know they are not walking this journey alone.Remember…Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer someone else begins by caring for the wellbeing within ourselves.#CaregiverSupport #Caregiving #FaithBasedCaregiving #BioEnergeticWellness #HolisticHealth #SelfCare #StressRelief #EmotionalWellness #Communication #DrMichelleGreenwell #SandyAndress #CapeBretonTeaCompany #WellnessPodcastEach episode of the Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell podcast includes the BioEnergetic Wellness Formula. That means that you have the opportunity to have a healing session while you listen based on the way the content is laid out and the activities we participate in. Before listening you can create a goal or an intention of where you would like to be heading with an activity or in your life, then make your cup of tea, engage in the activities and celebrate at the end. Are you looking for more resources? The best way to find all the resources in one location is by visiting https://linktr.ee/greenwellcenter. Become a regular listener of the podcast and purchase your own tea blends to assist you in transformation while you listen. Our podcast is designed to bring balance and flow to your day, week, month, and year. Thanks for sharing us with others who could also benefit. Please send us your feedback and a review. Support the showDr. Michelle Greenwell, BA Psych, MSc CAM, Ph. D CIH (Complementary and Integrative Health).  Striving to support the public to choose self-care and well-being options that create ease and flow in their lives, Michelle specializes in using movement to heal the body.  Her BioEnergetic Formula for Success provides a means for everyone to set their intentions and create support and action for flow and ease to the goals.  Learn more at www.greenwellcenter.com.  Follow her YouTube channel and specialty playlists.  Find her full resource list here. She highlights her Tea Company: The Cape Breton Tea Company which you can find at www.capebretontea.ca.  Included is the specialty line of Tea with Intention, Harmony Blends and Coaster, and the focus on high quality organic black, green, herbal, rooibos, and honeybush tea.  Including tea with your podcast listening is a unique way to explore tea, create healthy habits, and have great conversations with friends and colleagues.

In Episode 4 of The Weight of the Chair series, Tanya shares the real story of the season she almost quit leadership — not as a distant, safely processed memory, but as a wound that cost real things and changed real aspects of how she leads. She describes leading her team through one of the hardest seasons any leader has navigated in recent history — implementing decisions that caused pain, being the face of circumstances nobody chose, and experiencing in the aftermath what may be one of the most specific wounds a deeply invested leader can receive: having decades of relationship and demonstrated care weighed against a hard season — and found somehow insufficient. She names the anger she did not know she was allowed to have. The identity rupture that came when the people she had invested in most directed their pain at her. The people-pleasing thread underneath it all — the way her sense of self as a leader had become more dependent on their assessment than she realized. And the honest admission that the thought of quitting has been more present since that season than before. And then she names what God has done in the meantime. The identity work that has been the most stabilizing work of her leadership life. And the specific scriptures that have held her. This episode is for every leader who has been wounded. Who is still showing up. Who has wondered more than once whether it is worth it. It is. And she is going to tell you why. In This Episode You'll Learn: What the specific wound of having your character discounted in a hard season actually feels like How trauma and grief responses in teams get directed at leadership — and why it is not always a just verdict The people-pleasing thread in leadership identity — and why deeply relational leaders are most vulnerable to this specific wound Why unacknowledged anger in leaders does not disappear — it goes somewhere else The cultural shift toward self-orientation and what it means for servant leaders What God has done with the scar— and what it has produced What 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Galatians 1:10, and Psalm 18:2 offer the leader who has been struck down What Tanya wants to say directly to the leader who recognizes herself in this story Why staying is not failure — staying is leadership Scripture Referenced 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 — "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed." Galatians 1:10 — "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God?" Psalm 18:2 — "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer." Key Takeaway What they said about you in their hardest moment is not the full truth about who you are. The investment was not wasted even when it felt unreceived. And the identity work — building your sense of self on something that human assessment cannot reach — is the most important work available to you right now. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Sarah Flocken is an upmarket fiction author. She is also a public relations professional, comedian, improviser, and pun contest host (yes, it's a thing). Sarah's poetry, essays, and short stories were published in school literary journals throughout her teen and early adult years. After that, she turned her attention to building a career in public relations, where she's written millions of words for other people in the form of op-eds, speeches, press releases, whitepapers, sponsored articles, talking points, Senate floor remarks, and more. She is currently the owner and principal of SLH Communications, a PR consultancy in San Diego, California. Outside of her day job, Sarah has written short plays, sketch comedy and stand-up routines for over 10 years, including a run with the Edinburgh Revue at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Additionally, she is a member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association. She currently performs with two improv comedy groups in San Diego, and hosts Pundemonium! San Diego's Only Pun Competition. Sarah received her bachelor's degree in English and Comparative Literary Studies from Occidental College in Los Angeles, and a master's in Literature & Modernity: 1900-Present from the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. She lives in San Diego with her husband. Her new novel is Be Well. Learn more at SarahFlocken.com Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

What if your emotions weren't something to control—but something to understand?In this first episode of our new Emotions & Healing series, Dr. Michelle Greenwell, CIH BioEW welcomes Kate Montgomery, HHP, ND, and Denise Cambiotti, HCD, CIH BioEW, for an inspiring conversation that lays the foundation for understanding emotional wellbeing through the Five Element Theory, Touch for Health, and the BioEnergetic Wellness Formula.Together we explore:

There is a specific kind of weight that no leadership book prepares you for. Not the weight of hard decisions, though those are real. Not the weight of difficult people, though those exist too. The weight of what you cannot say. The personnel decision in process. The organizational uncertainty not yet public. The confidence placed in you by someone who trusted you with something significant. Your own private fear that you might not be enough for the role — the one you cannot voice to the people who are counting on you to be certain. In Episode 3 of The Weight of the Chair series, Tanya Engesether names this specific, rarely discussed territory of leadership — the experience of carrying things that have no appropriate outlet — and brings both clinical honesty and deep theological comfort to bear on it. She walks through what emotional suppression actually does to the body — drawing from the research of psychologist James Pennebaker on expressive writing and physiological health — and names the predictable consequences when the weight accumulates without release: emotional numbing, displaced emotion, physical symptoms, and compassion fatigue. She then offers something both clinically grounded and spiritually profound: the specific practices that allow a leader to tend to the weight she is carrying within the appropriate limits of her role.  This episode will not take the weight away. But it will help you carry it better. In This Episode You'll Learn: The four specific categories of things leaders carry that cannot be shared — and what makes each one uniquely difficult The physiological cost of emotional suppression — what the research shows about holding things without outlet What happens to a leader's body and leadership when the weight accumulates too long without release The theological reality of being fully known by God — and why it is more than spiritual comfort What Psalm 139 and Psalm 62:8 offer the leader who cannot tell anyone The difference between honorable carrying and carrying that has become costly Five specific, legitimate, boundaried outlets for processing what cannot be shared broadly The practice of full-weight, unedited prayer — and why specificity matters James Pennebaker's research on expressive writing and physiological health When to know that the weight has exceeded what solo carrying can hold — and why asking for help is a leadership strength Scripture Referenced Psalm 139:1-4 — "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me... Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely." Psalm 62:8 — "Pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." Matthew 11:28 — "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Key Takeaway The weight of what you cannot tell anyone is real — and it has a physiological cost when it has nowhere to go. Being fully known by God is not just spiritual comfort. It is the most complete outlet available to a leader — the one place where nothing needs to be held back, the weight can be fully set down, and the confidentiality is eternally safe. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

What happens when you've done all the research?You've read the books.Changed your lifestyle.Learned the science.Followed the recommendations.Done everything you know to do...And yet, fear still lingers.In this heartfelt episode of Facing Dementia, Dr. Michelle Greenwell welcomes intuitive transformation mentor and award-winning author Laurin Wittig for one of the most profound conversations in the series—a discussion about the moment when knowledge gives way to wisdom.Laurin shares the deeply personal realization that she has reached a turning point in her journey. Rather than continuing to search for more information about preventing dementia, she is learning to trust what she already knows, listen to her body's wisdom, and embrace life with greater presence instead of fear.Together, Michelle and Laurin explore how this shift is not about giving up—it is about moving from fear to trust, from willpower to flow, and from constantly trying to prevent illness to intentionally cultivating vitality.In this episode you'll discover:✨ Why endless research can become another source of stress✨ How fear can quietly shape our wellness journey✨ The difference between information and embodied wisdom✨ Why intuition becomes an important partner in healing✨ How the BioEnergetic Wellness Formula helps build resilience before crisis occurs✨ The importance of awareness, biofeedback, and understanding your body's unique stress patterns✨ How living fully today supports long-term wellbeing

Every leader feels it. The 3am spiral. The Sunday night dread. The tight chest before a hard conversation. The mind that never fully stops — replaying, rehearsing, anticipating, calculating — even when you have physically left the building. That anxiety is not a sign that something is wrong with you. In Episode 2 of The Weight of the Chair series, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Christian Life Coach Tanya Engesether takes an honest, clinical, and deeply personal look at the specific anxiety that accompanies leadership — what makes it different from ordinary anxiety, what is actually happening in the nervous system when it shows up, and why it makes complete physiological and emotional sense. Drawing from neuroscience, functional health, and a faith-rooted perspective, Tanya walks through the role of the amygdala, the HPA axis, and the prefrontal cortex in the leadership anxiety experience — and names the specific ways chronic stress in a leadership role leaves its mark on the body. She also addresses the people-pleasing thread that amplifies leadership anxiety for many women, and offers Philippians 4:6-7 not as a platitude but as a genuine neurological and spiritual practice. And then she gets personal — sharing her own toolkit for the moments when the anxiety gets loud. If you have ever wondered why the anxiety of leadership feels different from anything you prepared for — this episode will give you language, clinical understanding, and practical tools for working with it rather than pushing through it. In This Episode You'll Learn: What makes leadership anxiety distinct from ordinary anxiety The four specific dimensions of leadership anxiety most leaders never have language for What the amygdala, the HPA axis, and the prefrontal cortex are doing during high-stakes leadership moments Why your body cannot distinguish between physical threat and psychological threat — and what that means for leaders Why the prefrontal cortex gets suppressed exactly when you need it most — and what to do about it The somatic signature of anxiety — why it lives in the body and cannot be thought away How people-pleasing patterns amplify leadership anxiety — and what that means Philippians 4:6-7 as a clinical and spiritual practice — not a platitude The physiological sigh — the fastest known way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system Tanya's personal toolkit for leadership anxiety — specific, practical, honest When anxiety is information rather than just noise — and how to tell the difference Scripture Referenced Philippians 4:6-7 — "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." 1 Peter 5:7 — "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Key Takeaway The anxiety that comes with the seat is not evidence of inadequacy. It is the natural, predictable, neurologically inevitable response to carrying genuine responsibility for outcomes and people that matter. Understanding what your nervous system is doing — and having real tools to work with it — changes not just how you feel in the role, but who you are in the role. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Find out more about functional health or Christian Life coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

S8 E6: Using Music to Improve Movement for Parkinson's Disease w/Dr. Terry EllisGerald and Alexis are joined by Dr. Terry Ellis of Boston University to discuss her cutting edge research on how music can be used to help individuals with Parkinon's Disease to improve their walking and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Ellis shares foundational knowledge about what Parkinson's Disease is, how it affects the brain, and the way in which music can workaround the affected areas of the brain to dramatically improve a person's quality of life.An understanding of Parkinson's DiseaseHow Parkinson's Disease affects the brainParkinson's impact on an individual and their relationshipsCutting edge music-based interventions for movementThe multi-faceted benefits of music and movementTerry Ellis, Ph.D., PT is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University. Dr. Ellis also serves as the Director of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) National Rehabilitation Resource Center. Her research is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the APDA and broadly focuses on understanding mechanisms underlying walking impairments in persons with Parkinson disease and developing rehabilitation approaches to improve real-world walking in the home and community settings. She has expertise in music-based digital therapeutics and soft robotic apparel to improve real-world walking and to prevent freezing of gait. Dr. Ellis has a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neurosciences from Boston University School of Medicine and is a licensed physical therapist with board certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy. She has published numerous articles and lectures internationally on topics related to the optimization of rehabilitation in Parkinson disease.The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings, educational therapist, Alexis Reid, M.A. and licensed psychologist, Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by CyberSound Recording Studios, and original music is written and recorded by www.Jerapy.com*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcastBe Curious. Be Open. Be Well.

390: This special Mental Health Compilation brings together highlights from conversations with Joe Hudson, Maggie Nick, Gabby Reece, and Dr. Nicole LePera. Through these powerful discussions, we explore emotional regulation, resilience, nervous system health, reparenting the inner child, and the patterns that shape our relationships, behaviors, and sense of self. We discuss practical tools for managing stress and overwhelm, breaking generational cycles, building emotional awareness, and creating healthier habits that support long-term mental well-being. Whether you're looking to better understand yourself or navigate life's challenges with more confidence and clarity, this episode offers some of the most impactful mental health insights we've shared on the podcast. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Emotional regulation and nervous system health → Why we suppress emotions and how it impacts our well-being → Breaking generational patterns and cycles → The "good kid" mindset, perfectionism, and people-pleasing → Parenting, shame, and emotional resilience → Reparenting your inner child → How childhood experiences shape adult relationships → Building self-awareness and emotional intelligence → Vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth → Managing stress, overwhelm, and emotional triggers → Identity, achievement, and self-worth → Healing old wounds and creating lasting change Sponsored By:  → OGEE | Thanks to today's sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Branch Basics | First-time customers can save 15% on a Starter Kit with code BEWELLPODCAST at branchbasics.com/BEWELLPODCAST.  → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. → Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:38 - Joe Hudson: Why We Suppress Emotions → 00:06:12 - Anger, Stress & Emotional Expression → 00:12:08 - Emotional Health, Relationships + Connection → 00:18:45 - Parenting, Vulnerability & Nervous System Regulation → 00:20:23 - Maggie Nick: The "Good Kid" Identity → 00:30:48 - Perfectionism, People-Pleasing + Shame → 00:35:02 - Breaking Generational Patterns → 00:39:14 - Why Children Internalize Criticism → 00:42:24 - Gabrielle Reece: Resilience, Adversity + Growth → 00:47:18 - Identity Beyond Achievement → 00:52:04 - Hypervigilance, Childhood Experiences + Relationships → 00:56:42 - Success, Balance + Life Priorities → 01:00:26 - Dr. Nicole LePera: Reparenting The Inner Child → 01:04:18 - Childhood Conditioning & Survival Patterns → 01:08:12 - People-Pleasing, Attachment + Emotional Triggers → 01:12:35 - Healing Old Wounds & Creating Lasting Change → 01:16:28 - Final ThoughtsFurther Listening:  → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn't Exist | Joe Hudson → Stop Hustling for Worth, Heal People-Pleasing, + Feel Enough | Maggie Nick → Gabby Reece on Wellness, Marriage, Motherhood & Mental Strength → Reparenting Your Inner Child, Self-Abandonment + Nervous System Healing | Dr. Nicole LePera Check Out: Joe Hudson:  → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehudson_aoa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== → http://artofaccomplishment.com Maggie Nick:  → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiewithperspectacles/reels/ → TikTok:  → New Book:  Gabby Rece:  → https://gabriellereece.com/ → Instagram Dr. Nicole LePera → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/books/reparenting-the-inner-child/ Dr. Nicole LePera → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: Reparenting The Inner Child Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Nobody told you it would feel like this. You prepared for the hard decisions, the difficult conversations, the long hours. You read the books, completed the training, built the skills. You knew leadership would be challenging. What nobody told you was how lonely it would be. In the first episode of The Weight of the Chair series, Tanya Engesether opens a conversation that most leadership podcasts never have — the specific, confusing, hard-to-name loneliness that lives inside leadership. Not the loneliness of having no one around. The loneliness of being surrounded — and still somehow separate. With her signature blend of personal vulnerability, functional health insight, and faith-rooted perspective, Tanya names what leadership loneliness actually is, why it catches high-achieving women so completely off guard, what it does to the body physiologically, and what she has personally learned to do when it hits. Including a visit to one of the most underused stories in leadership content — the prophet Elijah under the juniper tree — and what God's response to his complete depletion reveals about how we are meant to be met in our hardest moments. If you have ever sat in a full room and felt completely alone — this episode was made for you. In This Episode You'll Learn: What makes leadership loneliness different from ordinary loneliness The four specific characteristics of leadership isolation that most leaders never have language for Why the authority of leadership changes relationships in ways that create genuine distance Why leadership loneliness catches high-capacity women especially off guard The story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 — and what God's response to his depletion reveals The clinical picture — what chronic loneliness does to the HPA axis, cortisol, inflammation, immune function, and sleep Why tending to leadership loneliness is not weakness — it is healthcare Tanya's personal strategies for navigating the loneliness of leadership — specific, practical, and honest Why peer relationships are the most clinically and experientially important investment a leader can make What specific prayer looks like versus general prayer — and why it matters Scripture Referenced 1 Kings 19:4–18 — Elijah under the juniper tree 1 Kings 19:7 — "Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you." 1 Kings 19:18 — "I reserve seven thousand in Israel." Key Takeaway The loneliness of leadership is not evidence that you are doing it wrong. It is evidence that you are carrying something real — something that deserves to be tended rather than pushed through. The God who met a depleted, lonely prophet under a tree is the same God who is with you in the weight of the chair. This Is Episode 1 of The Weight of the Chair Series   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health or Christian life coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

You've named the pattern. You've asked the identity question. Now it's time to look at what people-pleasing is actually doing in your body — specifically, recognizably, and honestly. In the final episode of The Dying to Please Series, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Christian Life Coach, Tanya Engesether, walks through five specific signs that your nervous system has been running in chronic fawn mode for too long — and what those signs look like in your hormones, your gut, your sleep, your mood, and your sense of self. Then she gets practical. Tanya offers a grounded, grace-filled starting place for women who are ready to stop managing symptoms and start addressing what's driving them — in their bodies and in their lives. This episode is for the woman who is ready. Not perfectly ready. Not have-it-all-figured-out ready. Just ready to begin. Key Takeaway The women who heal most fully are not the ones who found the perfect supplement or the perfect protocol. They are the women who decided they were worth addressing at the root. That decision is the beginning of everything. The Dying to Please Series — Full Series Episode 281: Dying to Please — The Real Health Cost of People-Pleasing Episode 282: Who Am I? Rebuilding Your Identity Outside of People-Pleasing Episode 283: Five Signs Your Body Is Paying for Your People-Pleasing — And Where to Actually Start (this episode)   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

S8 E5: Making the Most of College CoursesIn the age of AI where information and knowledge can be found in a split second, this episode dives into the purpose of a college course and shares wisdom, ideas, and strategies from experience in the classroom both as a student and as a professor.In this discussion, Gerald and Alexis break down a college course. More specifically, they discuss the way in which professors and students can more intentionally and thoughtfully make the learning experience more engaging, accessible, and purposeful.SummaryExecutive functions supports for navigating a college courseHow professors can address AI in the classroomWays of making courses more engaging, accessible, and meaningfulHow professors and students can approach syllabi intentionallyCommon challenges experienced by professors and studentsThe ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings, educational therapist Alexis Reid, M.A. @AlexisAnnReid and licensed psychologist, Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by @CyberSoundRecordingStudios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid @MusicJerapy (www.Jerapy.com).*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcastBe Curious. Be Open. Be Well.

The hardest part of recognizing a people-pleasing pattern isn't the recognition itself. It's the quiet, unsettling question that surfaces right after: But if I stop... who am I? In Part 2 of The Dying to Please Series, Tanya Engesether goes beneath the surface of the people-pleasing pattern to the identity question at its core — because for many high-capacity women, people-pleasing isn't just something they do. It is who they are. The strong one. The reliable one. The capable one. The selfless one. And the prospect of changing that pattern doesn't feel like healing. It feels like losing themselves. In this episode, Tanya explores how people-pleasing becomes identity over time, names the specific roles many women have built their lives around, and addresses the grief that comes with letting go of a familiar story — even a painful one. She then goes to the theological root of the issue: the difference between a worth that is performed and a worth that is established by God before you ever did a single thing. This is not a ten-step plan. This is an honest, grace-filled conversation about what it means to begin rebuilding your identity on a foundation that does not shift — and what becomes possible when you do. In This Episode You'll Learn: How people-pleasing transitions from survival strategy to identity over time The specific roles high-capacity women build their lives around — and what each one is costing them Why letting go of a people-pleasing identity involves real grief — and why that grief is valid The theological foundation of worth — what God says about your value before your performance begins The difference between performing an identity and living from one What Psalm 139, Ephesians 2:10, and Galatians 5:1 say about identity and freedom What it practically looks like to begin untangling worth from usefulness Why receiving is a spiritual practice — and why people-pleasers struggle with it How identity-level work is the foundation of sustainable physical healing Scripture Referenced Psalm 139:14 — "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Ephesians 2:10 — "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works." Galatians 5:1 — "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Galatians 1:10 — "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God?" Key Takeaway Your worth was established before your performance began. Rebuilding your identity outside of people-pleasing doesn't happen all at once — it happens in small, repeated, often uncomfortable moments of choosing differently. And the woman you find on the other side of that work is worth knowing. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.   Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Six years ago, I kept finding myself in wellness spaces that weren't built for me, and honestly, weren't built for us. Black women were absent from the center of a conversation that directly impacts our lives, our bodies, and our health. Be Well, Sis was my answer to that. A space built specifically for us, where our voices lead, our experiences are honored, and our wellness is never an afterthought.What followed was you, showing up week after week, listening and sharing and passing the show along to someone you love. You made this something I never could have built alone.To every guest who trusted this mic with their expertise, their stories, and their heart, thank you from the bottom of mine. And to every single listener who has ever pressed play, whether you found us in our very first season or just this week, thank you. You are the whole reason this existed.I'm not entirely sure if this is goodbye forever or simply goodbye for now. Time will tell. But what I know without question is that this community is real, this work matters, and I am so deeply grateful for every moment of it.The conversation isn't over. I'd love for you to stay close.Stay connected:Follow along at @bewellsis_podcast and subscribe to the newsletter at https://bewellsis.substack.com/ so you're the first to know what comes next.With so much love and gratitude, Cassandre Check out the Voices For Impact film festival here: https://watch.eventive.org/voiceswithimpact/play/69ca5f14897d99a7c2e2e0c2/69cce74044275704d9df3338Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the root of your hormonal disruption, your chronic fatigue, your gut issues, and your anxiety isn't what your doctor has been looking for? What if it's people-pleasing? In this episode of Aligned Vitality, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Christian Life Coach Tanya Engesether makes the clinical and spiritual case that people-pleasing is not just an emotional pattern — it is a chronic stress state with real, measurable consequences for the body. Drawing from functional health science, trauma-informed psychology, and a faith-rooted perspective, Tanya unpacks what people-pleasing actually is at a nervous system level, where it comes from, and what it is doing to your hormones, your gut, your thyroid, your immune system, and your brain. If you are a high-capacity woman in midlife who is exhausted, symptomatic, and starting to suspect that something deeper is at the root — this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn: What people-pleasing actually is at a nervous system level — and why it's not a character flaw The fawn response — the fourth stress response most people have never heard of Where people-pleasing patterns typically originate — childhood, faith communities, identity, and worth The full metabolic cascade of chronic people-pleasing — from HPA axis dysregulation to hormones, gut, thyroid, inflammation, and neurotransmitters What the pregnenolone steal is — and why it matters for midlife hormone health Why midlife amplifies everything that chronic stress has been quietly building The difference between fear-driven appeasement and Spirit-led service What Galatians 1:10 has to say about people-pleasing and identity The physiological reality of living rooted in God's approval instead of human approval Where to begin — practically and spiritually — if this episode resonates Scripture Referenced Galatians 1:10 — "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God?" Key Takeaway People-pleasing is not just emotionally costly — it is physiologically destructive. The fawn response keeps the body in a chronic stress state that disrupts hormones, degrades gut health, suppresses thyroid function, drives inflammation, and depletes the neurotransmitters responsible for mood and resilience. Healing begins when we address the root — not just the symptoms.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Your MessagesIt took a lot for me to get here. To be in this country right? I can name an array of things that got me here. The most important was Courage. It was the courage to go for it even when I was uncertain. Even when I had no clue on how to do this. I made a way. And im proud of that decision. I wouldn't be who I am had I not taken a leap. That leap changed my life. It can also change yours if you take the risk. Do it!Be Well, BeingSupport the show

I'm sitting down with Erin O'Brien: home cook, recipe developer, content creator, and author of the new cookbook Dig In. We talk about the recipes she makes on repeat, the kitchen staples she swears by, what it really takes to build a brand online, and how she went from working in real estate to growing a community of over a million followers. This episode is full of comforting food inspiration, easy cooking tips, and an honest conversation about creativity, burnout, and building a business doing what you love.→ Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do you make easy dinners? → What meals are best for families? → How do food creators avoid burnout? → What ingredients improve home cooking? → How do you build a food brand? Sponsored By:  → OGEE | Thanks to today's sponsor, OGEE: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 15% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY → Function | Check your health the way I do — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results with Function's trusted connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:03 - Erin's Family History  → 00:06:43 - Measuring + Recipe Creation  → 00:09:01 - Inspiring Food  → 00:13:24 - Easy Meal Planning  → 00:16:05 - Quick Family Dinners  → 00:19:09 - Hands Off Dishes   → 00:21:13 - Planning Dinner  → 00:25:39 - Content Creation  → 00:29:31 - Day In The Life  → 00:32:36 - Staying Connected To Your Audience  → 00:39:07 - Staying Inspired  → 00:45:43 - Underrated Ingredients + Techniques  → 00:50:41 - What I Eat In A Day  → 00:53:05 - Recipe Nonnegetiables  Further Listening:  → Giada's Wellness Rules You Need to Know | Giada De Laurentiis Check Out Erin: → DIG IN (Book) → Instagram  → Website Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Feeling drained, overextended, or like something in your life needs to shift? In this solo episode, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar gets radically honest about burnout, intentional living, and what it really means to outgrow a season of your life.Dr. Cassandre explores why ignoring what you already know costs more than acting on it, how to protect your time, energy, attention, creativity, and peace as true non-negotiables, and why meaningful change doesn't require a full life overhaul.In this episode:Recognizing the exhaustion that comes from overextending yourselfOutgrowing rhythms, relationships, and routines that no longer serve youProtecting your energy and attention as a wellness practiceStarting small: identifying what doesn't feel good and working from thereEmbracing stillness, silence, and rest without guiltMoving into a season that feels more aligned, even when it's uncomfortableConnect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a clip of comedian and podcast host Theo Von went viral for his raw, unfiltered reflection on healing, identity, and addiction recovery, something in it resonated far beyond the recovery community. In the clip, Theo references the story of the crippled man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5 — and pauses on the question Jesus asked: "Do you want to be healed?" He reflects that being healed means a new story, a different identity. And that as much as we say we want freedom, the old story — even a broken one — is familiar. And familiar can feel safer than free. In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya responds to that clip with the full theological and practical weight it deserves — because Theo had the answer. He just didn't know it. This episode explores the story in John 5 with fresh eyes, unpacks the human psychology of identity and old stories, and brings the conversation home for women navigating not just personal patterns, but health struggles that have quietly become part of who they are. Through a functional health and faith lens, Tanya asks the same question Jesus asked — and invites you to answer honestly. In This Episode You'll Learn: The story of the Pool of Bethesda — and the detail most people overlook Why Jesus asked "Do you want to be healed?" — and why the man's response matters What Theo Von got profoundly right about healing, identity, and the fear of a new story How the question "do you want to be well?" applies to more than addiction The patterns high-capacity women build their identities around — and why letting go is scary How chronic health struggles can quietly become part of our identity What Theo's approach to prayer can teach us about bringing ambivalence to God What healing actually requires — and why transformation is a new story, not just a fixed one A practical and honest approach to inviting Jesus into the broken and familiar places Scripture Referenced John 5:1–15 — The healing at the Pool of Bethesda John 5:6 — "Do you want to get well?" John 5:8 — "Get up! Pick up your mat and walk." John 15:5 — "I am the vine; you are the branches… apart from me you can do nothing." Key Takeaway You don't have to come to Jesus with a clean yes. You come with your honest, ambivalent, afraid-of-the-new-story self — and invite Him in. That honesty is the open door. And the God who healed a man after 38 years of waiting — without even a full yes — will meet you exactly where you are. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.   Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

You've been more critical of your body lately. The timeline isn't helping. And somehow it feels like the progress we made around body acceptance just... evaporated. In this solo episode, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar names exactly what's happening and delivers the big-sister conversation she always wished she'd had, from body image and hormonal changes to mood, skin, and the relationships that literally extend your life.Drawing from personal experience, therapy, and women's health research, Dr. Cassandre gets honest about her own complicated history with her body and the lessons that took decades to learn, so you don't have to wait as long.In this episode:Why diet culture is surging again and what history tells us about why women are being pushed to get smallerWhy your body deserves reverence, not punishment, and how to start practicing thatThe truth about movement: why exercising as punishment is neither healthy nor sustainableCreative hobbies, flow states, and the parasympathetic nervous system connection your mental health needsWhy building a sisterhood isn't just a nice-to-have, it's linked to women's longer life expectancyThe 13-year-old and 83-year-old framework for making decisions you won't regretThis episode is for you if:You've been more critical of your body lately and can't quite pinpoint whyYou grew up exercising or restricting food as punishment and are still unlearning itYou want practical, science-backed ways to support your mood without overhauling your lifeYou're craving the kind of honest conversation an older sister would have with youConnect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your MessagesTheres so much joy just being in your own company. You can count on you to do the things you wanna do. It's normal to want to do things with others, but when it's something you want to do just do it. Stop canceling on yourself and do it for you.Be Well, Being ✨Support the show

What do you do when you know something is wrong… but there is no clear diagnosis, no obvious treatment plan, and no quick fix? In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya shares a personal reflection after a recent visit to the Mayo Clinic with her husband, who has been dealing with chronic lung and sinus issues, ongoing inflammation, anxiety around his symptoms, and years of frustration searching for answers. While the visit brought relief in some ways, it also confirmed something deeply important: the absence of a major diagnosis does not always mean the presence of health. This conversation explores the gap between “not diagnosed” and “truly well,” the role of chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, stress, and lifestyle habits in long-term unwellness, and why so many people want a quick fix when what they really need is a foundation for healing. Tanya also talks about the emotional reality of being in the “wanting phase” of health change, why people often feel overwhelmed by the whole picture, and how healing usually begins not with a dramatic overhaul, but with one small step at a time. If you've ever felt like something was off in your body but could not get clear answers, this episode will help you feel seen, informed, and hopeful. In This Episode What the Mayo Clinic confirmed about inflammation, stress, and lifestyle Why feeling unwell often starts long before disease gets a diagnosis The difference between symptom management and health building Why conventional medicine and functional health ask different questions The emotional toll of chronic symptoms without clear answers Why some people stay in the “wanting phase” of health change How to begin making lifestyle changes without overwhelm Why healing often starts with small, consistent steps Key Takeaway The absence of a diagnosis does not always mean the presence of health. Sometimes the body has been under strain for years before disease gets a name — and healing begins not with a quick fix, but with consistent choices that support the way the body was designed to heal.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.   Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Black women enter perimenopause earlier, experience more severe symptoms, and are significantly less likely to receive adequate treatment. Dr. Cassandre breaks down the research, names what so many women have been living through without language, and gives you the tools to advocate for yourself in any medical setting.What we cover:Why perimenopause can start in your 30s — not just your 50sThe symptoms most commonly misdiagnosed as stress, anxiety, or depressionWhat the data says about Black women — earlier onset, more severe symptoms, and a significant treatment gapThe connection between chronic stress, structural racism, and accelerated reproductive agingFibroids, heavy bleeds, and the generational pattern nobody talks aboutWhat to say to your doctor and exactly which tests to ask for by nameWhy normal lab results do not rule out perimenopauseThis episode is for the woman who has been dismissed. For the woman whose mother and aunties suffered through things they never had a name for. And for every Black woman who deserves to walk into a medical appointment prepared and impossible to ignore.Episodes mentioned:Dr Kameelah Phillips: https://youtu.be/dnwlrgtI3d0?si=L6uP1R6lH6UaCi8PBrain Fog: https://youtu.be/uzuYgxlRJs0?si=g4zPijo3k5M42C6B Check out https://thebewellsis.com/ for more resources!Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever stood in a supplement aisle feeling equal parts hopeful and overwhelmed — or found yourself wondering why you're still exhausted despite taking all the "right" things — this episode is for you. In this episode of Aligned Vitality, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Christian Life Coach Tanya Engesether brings a grounded, grace-filled perspective to one of the most common questions in the midlife wellness space: Do supplements actually work? The answer is nuanced — and it matters. Because supplements can absolutely be helpful. But they are often misunderstood, misused, and expected to do something they were never designed to do. Through the lens of the FDN DRESS protocol and a deeply practical faith framework, Tanya unpacks where supplements fit, where they don't, and what actually has to come first. If you've been chasing the next product hoping it will finally make you feel like yourself again, this conversation will help you think more clearly — and more wisely — about what your body and your soul may actually need. In This Episode You'll Learn: What supplements actually do in the body from a functional health perspective The FDN DRESS protocol — and why Supplementation comes last Why supplements can be helpful tools but are not the foundation of healing The difference between support and rescue — and why it matters so much Why this conversation is especially important for women in perimenopause and midlife Common supplements that may support stress, sleep, inflammation, and hormone health in midlife (magnesium, omega-3s, Vitamin D, minerals, digestive support) The spiritual parallel between reaching for quick physical fixes and reaching for substitutes instead of God Practical questions to help you approach supplements — and your health — more wisely Scripture Referenced John 15:5 (NIV) — "I am the vine; you are the branches… apart from me you can do nothing." Colossians 2:8 (NIV) — "See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy…" Key Takeaway Supplements can be wise, helpful tools. But they work best when they are supporting a body that is already being cared for at the foundational level — nourishment, rest, movement, and stress regulation first. And no supplement can replace what truly sustains you: physically or spiritually.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya P.S. Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Spring reading season is here and Dr. Cassandre has your wellness reading list covered. Five book recommendations across five categories: romance, memoirs, self-help, historical fiction, and smut. Something on this list will meet you exactly where you are.BOOKS IN THIS EPISODE:Romance: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi Memoirs: The Soul Instinct by Beatrice Dixon and Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith Self-Help Stack: The Black Joy Playbook by Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts, Less is Liberation by Christine Platt, and The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Historical Fiction: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi and Some People, Some Other Place by J. California Cooper Smut: Restore Me by J.L. SeegersShop every book from this episode in one place at the Be Well, Sis Bookshop storefront. Screenshot this episode and tag @bewellsis_ podcast on Instagram with what you're reading first! More on each book over on SubstackConnect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If stress feels heavier in midlife than it used to, this episode is for you. In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya explores why stress is more than a busy schedule or a long to-do list. From a functional health perspective, stress is anything the body perceives as a demand — whether physical, emotional, mental, or environmental. This episode explains how chronic stress affects hormones, digestion, blood sugar, sleep, mood, and mental clarity, and why many high-capacity women are carrying a kind of internal stress that no one else can see. You'll also hear why control can feel protective but become costly, how the nervous system responds to the belief that everything depends on you, and what Scripture says about surrendering anxiety and receiving peace. This is a practical, grace-filled conversation about how to support your body, calm your mind, and stop carrying what was never yours to hold alone. In This Episode What stress really is from a functional health perspective How cortisol and adrenaline affect the body Why stress often feels different in midlife The hidden stress of mental load, over-functioning, and control The difference between healthy responsibility and false responsibility What 1 Peter 5:7 and Philippians 4:6–7 mean in context Why stress management is more than habits A simple daily reset for body, mind, and soul Scripture Referenced 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) “...the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Key Takeaway Stress is not just what is happening around you. It is also what you are carrying within you. And peace begins when you stop carrying it alone. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   P.S. Start your path to building REAL health. Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE.   Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

S8 E2: Character Development w/Dr. Scott Seider and Dr. Shelby ClarkIn this episode, Gerald and Alexis spoke with Dr. Scott Seider and Dr. Shelby Clark on the topic of developing character, with a context of how to develop character within schools. We dive into the key insights and lessons from their research on the topic, found in their new book: Character Compass, Second Edition: Four Directions for Building Powerful School Culture and Student Success.In this episode we dive into some insightful discussions around how we can understand character development and how we support and expand these values to young people or within a community. Summary:How are character traits defined?How do schools prioritize certain character traits?How are character traits developed in schools?How do we engage young people in conversations about character?Scott Seider is an applied developmental psychologist studying how parents and educators support young people's identity and civic development. A professor at Boston College and former Boston Public Schools teacher, he is the author of several books, including Educating for Justice (2025) and Schooling for Critical Consciousness (2020).Shelby Clark, Ph.D. (she/her) is a Principal Investigator at Project Zero and Project Director with The Good Project. Her research focuses on developing intellectual, moral, and civic character in young people—especially curiosity, open-mindedness, and social responsibility. She holds a Ph.D. from Boston University and previously worked as a school counselor in St. Paul, MN.The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by @AlexisAnnReid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by @CyberSoundRecordingStudios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid (www.Jerapy.com) @MusicJerapy.*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcastBe Curious. Be Open. Be Well.#character #characterdevelopment #schools #teaching#leadership #education #youthdevelopment #positiveyouthdevelopment

Why do you overreact, shut down, or put everyone else first, even when you know it's hurting you? In this episode, Nicole LePera, breaks down how your “inner child” shapes your behaviors, from people-pleasing to perfectionism to emotional flooding, and how self-abandonment quietly shows up in your daily life. We also cover why these patterns aren't flaws, they're adaptations, and how to actually change them through nervous system regulation, awareness, and small, intentional shifts. If you've ever felt stuck repeating the same cycles in relationships, this will change how you understand yourself and what healing really looks like. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why do I self-abandon in relationships? → What is inner child healing and how does it work? → Why do I overreact or shut down emotionally? → How can I regulate my nervous system in real time? → How do I stop people-pleasing and set boundaries? Sponsored By:  → OGEE | Thanks to today's sponsor, OGEE: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://OGEE.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 15% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:07 - Nicole's Healing Journey   → 00:07:09 - Cry It Out Method → 00:14:28 - Inner Child Work  → 00:18:55 - Inner Children In Relationships  → 00:21:02 - Reparting Steps  → 00:27:37 - Kelly's Experience With Therapy  → 00:30:35 - Emotional Flooding  → 00:35:41 - Handling Stress  → 00:37:27 - Self Abandonment  → 00:41:41 - Selfless Motherhood  → 00:43:44 - Overcorrection + Helicopter Parenting  → 00:47:52 - Snow Plow Parenting  → 00:51:43 - Negativity Bias + Boundaries  → 00:59:13 - Kelly's Experience  → 01:01:12 - You Are Not Broken  → 01:05:31 - Regulation Tools   Further Listening:  → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn't Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out Nicole: → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/  → Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: Reparenting The Inner Child Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

If you are navigating perimenopause and scrolling to decompress, there are two things happening at once that nobody is talking about together. This episode connects those dots WITH the research to back it up. Dr Cassandre Dunbar dives into the impact social media is having on our brains, what that means for those of us experiencing perimenopause, and how to reverse the effects! In this episode, we discuss:What short-form content actually does to your dopamine system and why it is not a willpower problemThe neuroscience of the scroll: theta brainwaves, the prefrontal cortex, and measurable attention declineWhy the perimenopausal brain and the algorithm create a compounding problemSupplements with real research behind them for brain health during the transitionThe specific labs to ask your doctor for because "your results look normal" is only as useful as what was actually orderedCLICK HERE to get your free Brain Health Resource Guide with all the products and studies mentioned in this episode!CLICK HERE to shop the supplements that I use to support my brain (and overall) wellbeing. Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you've been feeling stiff, sluggish, tired, or mentally foggy in midlife, this episode is for you. In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya explores why movement matters so much in this season of life — not just for weight or fitness, but for energy, hormone balance, blood sugar stability, mental clarity, stress resilience, and nervous system support. From a functional health perspective, movement helps improve circulation, oxygen delivery, lymphatic flow, glucose regulation, and mitochondrial energy production. But movement also has a spiritual parallel. Throughout Scripture, we see the language of walking — walking by the Spirit, following Jesus, and taking faithful steps forward. This episode offers a more grace-filled perspective on movement in midlife. It's not about punishment, perfection, or pushing harder. It's about supporting the body God designed and taking small, meaningful steps that create momentum both physically and spiritually. If you've been feeling stuck, tired, or disconnected, this conversation will help you understand why movement matters — and how to begin in a simple, supportive way. In This Episode Why movement supports energy, circulation, hormones, and mental clarity How inactivity contributes to fatigue, brain fog, stiffness, and feeling stuck Why movement in midlife should be supportive, not punishing How walking and gentle movement help regulate blood sugar and stress Why starting feels hard when the nervous system is overwhelmed The biblical meaning of “walking by the Spirit” How spiritual stagnation can mirror physical stagnation Simple ways to begin moving your body and your faith forward Scripture Referenced Galatians 5:16 (NIV) “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” James 2:17 (NIV) “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” John 10:27 (NIV) “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Key Takeaway Movement does not have to be intense to be effective. In midlife, the body often responds best to gentle, consistent, supportive movement — and the same is true spiritually. Small steps create momentum.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Join me for another solo chit-chat; this week we're diving into a variety platter of all the stuff: navigating the school system with a neurodiverse child, how grief comes in many forms, and how I'm building a community right here at Be Well, Sis! Find the products I get ready with are hereWatch the ep on YouTube!Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your MessagesPretty vulnerable episode, but if I wasn't I wouldn't be real. I can't wait to post a title that im leaving Australia. I wanted to catch you guys up on life. And full circle moments of me just being tired of trying. It hasn't been all rainbows and butterflies living in this country. Let alone my nervous system hasn't been able to fully rest. I have gone past my breaking point. I'm venting. You aren't alone.Be Well, Being ✨Support the show

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. From a functional health perspective, rest is where the body repairs, regulates hormones, supports the nervous system, and restores energy. Without it, healing becomes difficult — even when nutrition and lifestyle habits are in place. But rest is not just physical. Many women find themselves tired but unable to relax, lying down but unable to settle, or sleeping but still waking up depleted. This often reflects a nervous system that has been conditioned to stay in a state of alertness. This episode explores the connection between physical rest, nervous system regulation, and the deeper spiritual rest that comes through surrender and trust. If you've been pushing through fatigue or feeling like your body won't “shut off,” this conversation offers a gentler perspective — and practical ways to begin restoring true rest. In This Episode Why rest is essential for hormone balance, brain function, and healing The difference between physical rest and nervous system rest Why many women feel “tired but wired” How chronic stress disrupts cortisol rhythms The connection between control, responsibility, and inability to rest Biblical truth about rest and God's design for it Practical ways to begin creating signals of rest in your daily life Scripture Referenced (NIV) Matthew 11:28–30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…” Psalm 127:2 “…for he grants sleep to those he loves.” Philippians 4:6–7 “…the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds…” Key Takeaway Rest is not something you earn. It's something your body needs — and your soul receives.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

What started out as a T-shirt (the now-viral “Well-Read Black Girl” phenomenon) followed by a book club, has since transformed into a literacy festival, a publisher imprint and an international community, all thanks to the vision of Glory Edim, founder of Well-Read Black Girl.In today's episode, we chat about how she turned her love of literature into a global organisation, why reading is pivotal for joy and wellness, and the one book every woman should read before turning 40. Find out more about Glory and Well-Read Black Girl hereConnect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert.Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. We often think about nourishment in terms of food — what we eat, how we fuel our bodies, and how that impacts our energy, hormones, and overall health. But what about the nourishment your soul needs? In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya begins a new series exploring the connection between functional health and spiritual alignment — starting with one of the most foundational principles: nourishment. From a physical perspective, the body requires consistent input to function well. Undernourishment can lead to fatigue, anxiety, hormone imbalance, and increased stress reactivity. But there is a deeper layer. Jesus reminds us that we were not designed to live on physical nourishment alone. The soul also requires truth, connection, and spiritual grounding. In this episode, Tanya explores how what we consume — both physically and spiritually — shapes how we feel, think, and live, and why many midlife women feel “off” even when they're doing many things right. This is not about perfection. It's about paying attention to what is actually sustaining you. In This Episode Why nourishment is foundational for physical health How undernourishment affects energy, mood, and hormones The biblical perspective on spiritual nourishment Why you can feel physically full but still depleted The connection between what you consume and how you feel Why midlife requires more intentional nourishment Practical ways to begin nourishing both body and soul Scripture Referenced (NIV) Matthew 4:4 “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” John 6:35 “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry…” Key Takeaway You were designed to be nourished — physically and spiritually. And what you consistently consume will shape how you feel. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

I'm doing things a little bit differently today- join me as I get ready for the day (in my bathroom!) and talk through what's really been on my mind the last few months. With everything that's going on in the world, it's tough to celebrate the small wins- but it's those moments of joy that keep us going and keep us showing up.Mentioned in this episode: - Find the products I use here - The Coloring Book that's bringing me joy hereThis episode is a reminder to do something for yourself each and every day that brings you some joy- you deserve it! Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. We talk often about the importance of light for the body — how sunlight regulates sleep, hormones, energy, and mood. But what about the light your soul was created for? In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya shares a deeper conversation about the Light we cannot live without — not just physically, but spiritually. Jesus describes Himself as the Light of the world — the source of life, truth, and eternal hope. While we can function for a time apart from that light, over time we begin to feel the weight of striving, anxiety, and disconnection. This episode gently explores the connection between physical light and spiritual light, the reality of eternity, and the hope found in salvation through Jesus Christ. If you've ever felt like you're carrying more than you were meant to carry… or trying to hold life together on your own… this conversation offers a different way. Not through more effort. But through receiving the gift of life found in Him. In This Episode Why light is essential for both the body and the soul What Jesus meant when He said, “I am the light of the world” How life apart from God can feel like striving, pressure, and exhaustion The biblical truth about eternity — heaven, hell, and salvation Why Jesus is the only way to eternal life How faith brings peace, identity, and rest in the present A simple invitation and prayer to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior Scripture Referenced (NIV) John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 1:4–5 “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 14:6 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Key Takeaway Sunlight sustains the body. But Jesus is the Light that sustains the soul — now and for eternity.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Are you tired of unrealistic conversations about money? Forget all the buzzwords around building wealth because today we're joined by The Broke Black Girl, financial activist Dasha Kennedy for a truly candid chat about what it actually means to start off broke…We get into:Dasha's journey from the mail room to financial freedomThe systemic barriers that shape how Black women experience moneyHow to filter money advice through your own reality instead of someone else's incomeWhy we're raising our kids with a true understanding of personal financeIf you enjoyed this ep and want to know more about Dasha's community, which provides non-traditional money management resources & strategies to women of color, you can find the Broke Black Girl facebook group here: and purchase her book, Moving Beyond Broke, here. Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. In this episode of Aligned Vitality for Midlife Leaders, Tanya breaks down one of the most overlooked and scientifically supported foundations of midlife health: natural sunlight and circadian rhythm regulation. You'll learn why your body depends on sunlight exposure — especially morning, midday, and evening light — to balance hormones, improve sleep, stabilize blood sugar, support metabolism, regulate cortisol, boost mood, and strengthen your nervous system. This episode dives into the research-backed benefits of light exposure, explains how indoor lifestyles disrupt our biological rhythms, and offers simple, realistic habits you can start today. If you're a midlife woman struggling with low energy, weight changes, anxiety, poor sleep, or chronic stress, restoring your light environment may be one of the most powerful healing tools available. What You'll Learn: ✨ Why sunlight is a foundational biological requirement ✨ How morning light regulates cortisol + melatonin release ✨ How midday light supports vitamin D, metabolism & mitochondrial energy ✨ Why evening light calms the nervous system and prepares the body for rest ✨ How artificial light at night disrupts hormones, sleep & metabolism ✨ The link between circadian rhythms and midlife hormone changes ✨ Practical, realistic sunlight routines for busy women ✨ A gentle faith-infused perspective on living in God's natural rhythms I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

This episode is all about pregnancy nutrition and how small, strategic choices can have a big impact on your baby's brain and development. We cover omega threes for reducing inflammation and preventing preterm birth, choline for cognitive development, protein for steady blood sugar, and practical meal ideas from breakfast to dinner. I also share my personal routine for breastfeeding, supplement timing, and how I've integrated these habits into my daily life. Plus, we touch on the realities of nausea, plant-based diets, mental health, and balancing science with everyday life. If you're pregnant, planning to be, or just curious about how nutrition shapes early development, this episode is packed with actionable insights. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do omega 3s help? → What's choline's role? → Best protein sources pregnancy? → How to manage nausea? → Plant-based pregnancy safe? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:15 - Blood sugar / glucose → 00:06:15 - Miscarriage → 00:11:46 - Blood sugar hacks → 00:18:29 - Hunger & protein → 00:20:34 - Sugar rationing → 00:24:40 - Pregnancy snacks → 00:25:46 - Choline & organ meats → 00:30:27 - Food conversations → 00:32:02 - Omega-3s → 00:34:58 - Heavy metals → 00:38:48 - Pregnancy meal prep → 00:41:26 - First trimester & supplements → 00:45:26 - Breastfeeding → 00:47:47 - Nutrition for breastfeeding → 00:50:03 - Nutrition & mental health → 00:55:15 - Plant-based diets Further Listening:  → Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy | Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack  Check Out Jessie: → 9 Months That Count Forever (Book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Ever wondered whether exhibiting at a trade show is actually worth it for a spa business? In this episode, Daniela takes you behind the scenes of Addo Aesthetics' very first booth at Be + Well, one of the largest wellness and aesthetics trade shows in the country, with over 35,000 attendees, and gives you the real, unfiltered download on what worked, what flopped, and what she would do completely differently next time. This isn't a highlight reel. Daniela shares the honest emotional journey behind deciding to say yes to a trade show after years of avoiding them, including the quiet sunrise moment on the farm porch that sparked the decision. She talks about why 2025 was an intentional slow-down year, and how that season of restructuring is fueling the bold moves she's making in 2026 — from speaking at Circadia Connect in Vegas, to hosting the first Spa CEO Intensive in Texas, to planting a flag on the Be + Well show floor. You'll hear about the brands that stood out (yes, mango mimosas were involved), the clients and alumni she reconnected with face-to-face, and why those in-person relationships hit differently than anything you'll build on a Zoom call. Plus, Daniela breaks down her four biggest lessons learned so you can skip the trial-and-error if you're ever planning to exhibit or attend a trade show yourself: how much to bring, how to build a pre-show strategy, why your post-show follow-up system needs to exist before you even leave the house, and how to design a booth experience that actually draws people in when you're selling coaching instead of a serum. If trade shows have been on your radar — or if you've been on the fence about investing in in-person visibility for your spa brand — this episode will give you the practical roadmap and the honest pep talk you need. Resources Mentioned in Episode #475: Should You Exhibit at a Spa Trade Show? Behind the Scenes at Be + Well Check out the Be + Well Trade Show website  Check out Mangomint Spa Management Software (Addo Strategic Partner) Check out Circadia Skincare Check out Arca Aesthetics (RF Microneedling) Check out Delicate Matter Acne Makeup's Instagram and website   Claim your FREE copy of Growth Factor Magazine (US only):   Want to break past $25K–$35K months without adding more treatment hours? Watch The Systems Shift and learn how 600+ spa owners are scaling into their Spa CEO role (without sacrificing family time or sanity). 

I've been thinking a lot about how we talk about food, bodies, and health with our kids…and with ourselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Hartman to explore how parents can model kindness, trust their instincts, and help kids develop a healthy relationship with food without shame or rules. We talk about movement, social media, high sugar foods, and the small daily choices that shape how children experience their bodies. Whether you're navigating mealtimes, worried about eating habits, or just want practical ways to support your child's well-being, this conversation is full of insights you can actually use. We also touch on early intervention, balancing nutrition with life's realities, and why rest, self-compassion, and awareness can make all the difference. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do I spot teen eating disorders? → Picky eating vs ARFID → What causes eating disorders in teens? → How should parents talk about food? → When should I worry about eating? Sponsored By:  → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:04 - What are eating disorders → 00:04:32 - Eating disorders in boys → 00:06:22 - Why cases are rising → 00:09:40 - Dieting vs disordered eating → 00:12:59 - Early warning signs → 00:19:58 - Talking to your child → 00:24:10 - Eating disorder education → 00:29:28 - Personal backstory → 00:33:22 - Balance + rabbit study → 00:40:25 - Control and emotional eating → 00:44:26 - Eating disorder recovery → 00:50:07 - Preventing relapse → 00:52:09 - Sugar + processed foods → 00:55:55 - Talking to kids about food → 00:59:33 - Food freedom philosophy → 01:01:56 - Parenting legacy → 01:04:06 - Parenting lessons learned Show Links: → How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder (book) Check Out Dr. Lauren: → Freeing Children and Young Adults From Shame, Skills, and Stigma (book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

In this episode, I sit down with Rachael DeVaux to talk about what high protein living actually looks like in real life. We get into the habits that keep energy stable, cravings lower, and meals simple, without obsessing over every macro. Rachael shares how her approach to food has evolved through different seasons, including pregnancy and motherhood, and why strength, muscle, and metabolic health are now at the center of everything she teaches. If you want to feel stronger, simplify your meals, and build a healthier family culture without adding more stress to your plate, you are going to love this one. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How much protein do women need? → Is high protein good for moms?  → How do I eat more protein?  → How do I cut sugar for kids? → Easy high protein meals Sponsored By:  → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:10 - Starting Rachael's Goodies → 00:05:47 - Evolving nutrition + movement   → 00:12:49 - Protein intake  → 00:15:33 - Men's weight loss  → 00:17:32 - Women's weight loss  → 00:19:41 - High protein breakfasts  → 00:23:44 - Tips for eating out  → 00:29:38 - Unpacking “cheat meals”  → 00:31:06 - Steam oven   → 00:34:52 - Favorite kitchen appliances  → 00:37:16 - Quick protein  → 00:40:46 - Introducing solids  → 00:44:47 - Variety + picky eaters  → 00:49:12 - Meal prep  → 00:54:13 - Cooking methods   → 00:57:42 - Family dinner  → 01:01:49 - Day In The Life  → 01:05:58 - Intention setting + screen time  → 01:10:37 - Teaching children movement Further Listening:  → 247. Rachael's Good Eats' Nutrient-Rich Recipes & Whole Food Philosophy Check Out Rachael: → Instagram → Blog → The High-Protein Plate Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook